MATERIAL SAFTY DATA SHEET FOR GLYOXAL 40%
1. Product Identification
Synonyms: Glyoxal, 40% aqueous; Aerotex Glyoxal 40; Ethanedial solution
CAS No.: 107.22.2
Molecular Weight: 58.04
Chemical Formula: C2H2O2
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient
CAS No
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Ethanedial
107.22.2
Water
7732.18.5
Percent
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40%
60%
Hazardous
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Yes
No
3. Hazards Identification
Inhalation:
Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. Specific health effects from ingestion unknown. May cause irritation to
the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Skin Contact:
Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain.
Eye Contact:
Causes irritation, redness, and pain.
Chronic Exposure:
No information found.
Aggravation of Preexisting Conditions:
No information found
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Get medical attention.
Ingestion:
Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person. Get medical attention.
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Skin Contact:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated
clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes
before reuse.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper
eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.
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5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire:
Not considered to be a fire hazard.
Explosion:
Not considered to be an explosion hazard. Dry Glyoxal may explode when mixed with air.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH .approved self .contained
breathing apparatus with full face piece operated in the pressure demand or other positive
pressure mode.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Contain and
recover liquid when possible. Collect liquid in an appropriate container or absorb with an inert material (e. g.,
vermiculite, dry sand, earth), and place in a chemical waste container. Do not use combustible materials, such as saw
dust. Do not flush to sewer !
7. Handling and Storage
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Isolate from
incompatible substances. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues
(vapors, liquid); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
Glyoxal, vapor and aerosol, inhalable fraction:
ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV): 0.1 mg/m3 SEN, A4. Not classifiable as a human
carcinogen
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures below the
Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control
the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work
area.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
For conditions of use where exposure to the substance is apparent and engineering controls are
not feasible, consult an industrial hygienist. For emergencies, or instances where the exposure
levels are not known, use a full.facepiece positive. Pressure, air supplied respirator. WARNING:
Air purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection:
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as
appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is possible. Maintain eye
wash fountain and quick. drench facilities in work area.
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9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
Clear, yellow liquid.
Odor:
Mild, sour odor.
Solubility:
Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity:
1.27 (40% aqueous solution)
pH:
2 - 3.5 (40 % aqueous solution)
Boiling Point:
o
110 C (aqueous solution)
Melting Point:
o
15 C (crystals or dry powder)
Auto ignition Temp.
o
285 C
Acidity as Acetic Acid
0.3 % Max
Ash By Mass
0.05 % Max
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may form when heated to decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Peroxide formation not expected in the presence of inhibitors. Dry Glyoxal polymerizes quickly
on standing, on contact with water (violent reaction), or solvents containing water.
Incompatibilities:
Reacts weakly to acids. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, silver, copper
and iron salts. Corrosive to most metals.
Conditions to Avoid:
Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles.
11. Toxicological Information
Glyoxal 40% Solution: Oral rat LD50: 7070 mg/kg; Skin rabbit LD50: 10 gm/kg; Irritation Data,
rabbit Skin (open Draize): 258 mg, mild.
Glyoxal, crystals or dry powder: Oral rat LD50: 200 mg/kg. Irritation Data, rabbit Skin (open
Draize): 545mg, mild; eyes (std Draize): 20mg, severe. Investigated as a mutagen.
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate:
No information found.
Environmental Toxicity:
No information found.
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13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and
approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the
waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal
regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local
requirements.
14. Transport Information
Not regulated.
15. Other Information
NFPA Ratings: Health: 1
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning:
WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND
RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Label Precautions:
Avoid breathing vapor.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Keep container closed.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Label First Aid:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated
clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical
personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. In all cases, get medical attentio n.
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